What’s the value of being an early sponsor of emerging sports?
Formula E, UFC and eSports are giving rise to a raft of lucrative sponsorship opportunities for brands that get involved early.
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Why brands should invest as much ad spend in eSports as in Premier League Football
Thomas HobbsAs the world’s largest gaming company Activision Blizzard relaunches its Major League Gaming TV (MLG.tv) eSports platform, it claims that brands that ignore video gaming as a sport are missing out on a potential audience of more than 300 million millennials.
How brands can score at Euro 2016
Mindi ChahalWith just three weeks to go until UEFA Euro 2016 kicks off, two separate studies suggest that TV is not the only option for brands looking to engage fans, who should be looking to target women as well as men across online, radio, print and mobile.
Twitter signs up Budweiser and Stella Artois to sponsor its Euro 2016 and Wimbledon highlights
Thomas HobbsAs it continues its push into live sport, Twitter has announced that Budweiser has agreed a deal with ITV Sport to sponsor its exclusive Euro 2016 highlights on the social media platform throughout the month-long tournament.
How Guinness attracted 1.5 million customers in under a year
Marketing Week ReportersDetermined to engage a new generation of drinkers across a vibrant and rapidly evolving continent, Guinness opted for a blend of TV sponsorship, experiential, influencer marketing and outdoor to achieve its goals.
Tesco accused of misleading customers with ‘unclear Clubcard pricing’
Rachel LawlerConsumer group Which? says Tesco’s Clubcard Prices deals are unclear and “could be breaking the law”, but even if Tesco is forced to make prices clearer analysts suggest it won’t have “any real negative impact”.
Everything old is new again: Why are brands resurrecting old assets?
Niamh CarrollBrands such as Morrisons, Tango and Branston are bringing back slogans from their past, which they say still have resonance with consumers.
Heinz Beanz consideration drops following price increases
Rachel LawlerHeinz Beanz’s consideration and value scores have fallen as consumers switch to own-brand goods, YouGov BrandIndex data shows.